Eric Riego de Dios is a distinguished HR strategist with over 25 years of experience in leading national, regional, and global HR initiatives for industry giants such as Amkor, DHL, Citi, Globe, IBM, Concentrix, and Baker McKenzie. His extensive expertise encompasses business partnership, talent management, organization development, and HR analytics. A certified coach and mentor, Eric is also an accredited facilitator in MBTI, DDI, and LEGO Serious Play, as well as a Strategic HR Business Partner. Known for his advocacy in People Analytics and Engagement, he has been a sought-after keynote speaker at numerous high-profile events across Asia and Europe.
Eric is a trailblazer in the Shared Services industry and has held prestigious positions including the 2018 chair of the GICC HR Committee and the IBPAP Capability Building Committee. His leadership and innovative approach have earned him numerous accolades such as the Globe Excellence Award for Project Management, IBM HR Partnering for Project Diamond, and the PMAP Exemplar Award for People Management and People Program. Additionally, he has received the Gold Standard Award for Culture Creation from SSON and played a pivotal role in securing the inaugural Asia CEO Wellness Company of the Year award for Baker McKenzie.
Recognized as one of the 100 Filipinos to follow on LinkedIn, one of the Philippines’ Most Talented and Top Most HR Leaders, and one of the 100 Global HR Heroes by the HR World Congress, Eric is a renowned thought leader in HR.
Eric holds a degree from the University of the Philippines, where he graduated as the top psychology student of his year. He has furthered his education with post-graduate studies at Ateneo, La Salle, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and Universidad Politecnica de Madrid.
In his current role, Eric is dedicated to architecting distinctive organizational cultures that drive performance through strategic talent optimization, leadership pipeline development, and building a future-ready workforce. His pioneering work in AI integration within HR processes sets him apart as an innovator in the field.